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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10.36, 15.52 and 7.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10.36, 15.52 and 7.36 is: 11.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10.36 : 15.52 = 7.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10.36/15.52 = 7.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10.36x = 15.52 × 7.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10.36x = 114.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114.23/10.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11.03

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